libXpm: Critical Security Advisory for Gentoo Linux Users
Summary
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in libXpm. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Resolution
All libXpm users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=x11-libs/libXpm-3.5.17"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2022-4883
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-4883
[ 2 ] CVE-2022-44617
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-44617
[ 3 ] CVE-2022-46285
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-46285
[ 4 ] CVE-2023-43788
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-43788
[ 5 ] CVE-2023-43789
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-43789
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202408-03
Concerns
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
Synopsis
Multiple vulberabilities have been discovered in libXpm, the worst of
which could lead to a denial of service.
Background
The X PixMap image format is an extension of the monochrome X BitMap
format specified in the X protocol, and is commonly used in traditional
X applications.
Affected Packages
Package Vulnerable Unaffected
--------------- ------------ ------------
x11-libs/libXpm < 3.5.17 >= 3.5.17
Impact
Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.